AAA predicts record travel for the Fourth of July holiday
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AAA predicts record travel for the Fourth of July holiday
Friday marks the official start of summer and the start of one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. AAA expects a record number of people to hit the road over the Fourth of July holiday period. It runs from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. During that period, AAA predicts nearly 62 million Americans will take a trip by car. People traveling by air for the holiday could also set a new record.
Friday marks the official start of summer and the start of one of the busiest travel seasons of the year.
With gas prices still the lowest they’ve been since 2021, AAA expects a record number of people to hit the road over the Fourth of July holiday period.
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“Following Memorial Day’s record forecast, AAA is seeing strong demand for road trips and air travel over Independence Day week,” said vice president of AAA Travel Stacey Barber. “With the holiday falling on a Friday, travelers have the option of making it a long weekend or taking the entire week to make memories with family and friends.”
It runs from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6.
During that period, AAA predicts nearly 62 million Americans will take a trip by car.
People traveling by air for the holiday could also set a new record. Nearly six million travelers are expected to fly to their destinations.
As for other options, AAA says nearly five million people will travel by bus, train, or take a cruise over the July Fourth holiday.
AAA predicts record travel for the Fourth of July holiday
Friday marks the official start of summer and the start of one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. AAA expects a record number of people to hit the road over the Fourth of July holiday period. It runs from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. During that period, AAA predicts nearly 62 million Americans will take a trip by car. People traveling by air for the holiday could also set a new record.
Friday marks the official start of summer and the start of one of the busiest travel seasons of the year.
With gas prices still the lowest they’ve been since 2021, AAA expects a record number of people to hit the road over the Fourth of July holiday period.
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“Following Memorial Day’s record forecast, AAA is seeing strong demand for road trips and air travel over Independence Day week,” said vice president of AAA Travel Stacey Barber. “With the holiday falling on a Friday, travelers have the option of making it a long weekend or taking the entire week to make memories with family and friends.”
It runs from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6.
During that period, AAA predicts nearly 62 million Americans will take a trip by car.
People traveling by air for the holiday could also set a new record. Nearly six million travelers are expected to fly to their destinations.
As for other options, AAA says nearly five million people will travel by bus, train, or take a cruise over the July Fourth holiday.
Source: https://www.ksbw.com/article/aaa-record-fourth-of-july-travel-2025/65125116